The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-11

Of this great continent not, do know. Those
OF US VINO engaged in the business of the
nent at w ashngtcn certainly not at present pre-
pairing to move here. But the seat of those things
it great. is 'ni fast s'9 moving this his way
The center of the country's population is rapidly
the products of this wonderful region than
keepln pace with the movement in your direction OF
Paul. scorning the ordinary steps by which cities
reach the Lead and springng almost at once to pron
as II by magic immense in its volume and constantly
increasing erecting, without fear hesitation bust
oocks rvaiIng in EXPENSE and splendor those or
the largest and oldest of our cities, exhibits
possibilities and achievements in which every
cizsn can 4 claim share Of
by our fellow-citizens upon American
soil and under the impetus and encourage
ment of American institutions and laws. Your
State with all the energy and enterprise of its inhab
tants in the direction of business and the development
OF It's material resources has not overlooked those
things which create and foster valuable citizenship
Its common schools and other institutions for the ed
ucatlon of the people are numerous and abundantly
sustained while the improvement of neglected and
dependent children is especially provided for by law.
In the maintenance and support of its charitable in
stitutions Minnesota is quite abreast of the older
States and illustrates the benevolence and of the
American people for their poor and unfortunate.
My visit to you being social one, and trusting
that We sort of friendly feeling for each other
l to suggest to YOU a reason why am particu-
larry and personally interested in St Paul and its
you and went to school. She has grown mp to be
woman. and is my wife, If any thinks a
President ought. not to mention things of
this sort in public. hope he or she does
want to shock anybody when thank the good people
of this city because they neither married spoiled
them that they are related that in my life better
than all earthly honors and distinctions. Hereafter
school days will be reinforced by the less pleasant
memory of our present visit. and thus will our joint
interest in St Paul and its kind citizens be increased
and perpetuated
Although the President and party had dinner
on their car, another dinner waiting for
them in private dining room. to which they
were now escorted. They were then taken to
their to rest and prepare for the events
OF the evening. Parlors and B were prepared
for the President ard Mrs. Cleveland Parlor
was fitted up a chamber. The top of the
dressing-case was covered with potted plants
and s1reamers of smilax fell at the sides. A
brass bedstead with gorgeous canopy. and an
antique oak set of costly pattern and design.
with full-length mirror. completed the furniture.
Parlor b is the receiving or sitting room.
1t Is handsomely furnished in antique
oak Begonias and tropical plants
occupy places on the window stills. and cut flow
eIs are distributed about in all the places capa-
BILE of holding them. A Wilton carpet covers
the floor. An etching of happy couple stroll
ing through q beautiful vale, stands on an easel
In one corner of the room.
The party rested until o'clock. when the re-
ceptlon committee again made its appearance,
start The President responded with alacrity.
and with Mrs. Cleveland. Geo. McGill and
Mayor Smith took the first carriage, while the
rest of the party and the various committees
filled the others. For three or four squares the
route lay through dark thoroughfares.
but when tho Presidents carriage
rounded into into Third street neither Mr..
Cleveland nor his wife could suppress an excla-
nation of surprise and delight. AS far as the
eye could reach the avenue was illuminated by
tens of thousands of gasjets inclosed in globes
of every hue. while the fronts of the buildings
were obscured by bunting and flags, and stream
ers huttered from every window In the road
way the several companies of State militia and
a score or more of snow shoe and toboggan clubs
In their picturesque uniform, had formed lane,
while the sidewalks were packed solid with hui
man beings. Cheering loud and long ran from
into view, and when, with his wife upon his
arm, he aliehted in Bridge square
and slowly made his way up to
the reviewing stand. torrent of
enthusiasm came from the throats
Of the tens of thousands who were
Here Mrs. Cleveland met by party of
young ladies who had been among her most in
innate acquaintance during her residence in
this city. After cordial greetings had been ex-
changed the signal was given to move, and the
filed by rapidly. the President raising
his hat as division after division dipped" the
stars and stripes.
The return to the hotel was made slowly, ow-
ing to the immense crowds. Upon reaching the
hotel there was another brief rest, and the public
reception was commenced For three hours the
populace FLED in without let hindrance. The
refrained from shaking hands. except
n few individual instances. When the doors
were finally closed there so. 900 disappoint-
I'd souls. while only 10, 900 had gone home happy.
The members of the presidential party took a
light supper before the crowd had gone, and
then retired to their suite of apartments.